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Virtualization Engineer (5G Core Kubernete,Automation Scripting,network Fault Management )

NextGen | GTA: A Kelly Telecom Company
Plano, TX Contractor
POSTED ON 7/30/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 8/28/2026

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Telecom Virtualization Engineer with strong expertise in 5G Core, virtualization, containerization, and cloud-native telecom technologies. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience supporting telecom infrastructure, cloud platforms, and network virtualization in a production environment.

This role focuses on virtualization, Kubernetes, cloud infrastructure, automation, and troubleshooting. Candidates with only RF, RAN optimization, drive testing, or deployment backgrounds are not a fit.

Required Skills

  • 5 years of experience in Telecom/Networking.
  • Strong hands-on experience with Virtualization (VMware, KVM, Hypervisors, Virtual Machines).
  • Experience with Containerization technologies including Docker and Kubernetes.
  • Good understanding of 5G Core architecture, including CU/DU nodes and cloud-native telecom environments.
  • Experience supporting telecom cloud infrastructure and virtualized network functions (NFV/CNF).
  • Strong troubleshooting skills with log analysis, fault isolation, and root cause analysis.
  • Experience with Linux administration and troubleshooting.
  • Basic scripting or automation experience using Python, Bash, or Shell scripting.
  • Knowledge of telecom network management systems such as OSS, EMS, NMS, and Fault Management.
  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Qualifications

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